Saturday, Mar 29, 2014 at 09:59
I don/t know how you drive and what load is carried but for normal use the vehicle should return around 10/100 ie, 60 litre +600km.
Serviced regularly, by whom, many dealer service
places don't service properly and that may be an issue with the economy.
There are two sensors which require cleaning sometimes.
One is the MAF sensor which is in the airflow just on the engine side of the airbox. (mass airflow)
The other is next to the intercooler as the turbo pressure air goes into the motor.two screws hold it in the plastic elbow. MAP( Manifold Absolute Pressure).
Carefully removed and sprayed with CRC sensor cleaner may remove any contamination on them and restore the economy. Don't scratch at them, only repeatedly spray them so it softens and is washed away.
What is the aircleaner element like. They aren't big on a Rodeo and it could be dirty.
Do you know if anyone has EVER checked the valve clearances?
Often, very often, dealers don't adjust the clearances and they may become uneven which lessens economy and performance. Owners get told they don't need doing, but unless the service man is mechanically psychic he cannot tell.
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